Contracts and Performance Manager (Legal and Governance)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Salford, M275DA |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75714789 |
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Be part of something bigger. Join Salford City Council as our Contracts and Performance Manager (Legal and Governance).
This newly created role is your chance to shape the future of legal service delivery across Greater Manchester.
Your role will include:
- Lead the management of our legal services contract, ensuring compliance, performance, and financial accountability.
- Develop and implement performance frameworks, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
- Act as the key liaison between Salford and Manchester legal teams, building strong stakeholder relationships.
- Monitor budgets, forecast financial risks, and ensure accurate reporting.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement in legal service delivery.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A degree or equivalent experience in contract/business management or a related field.
- Proven experience managing large-scale contracts, ideally in the public sector.
- Strong knowledge of legal frameworks, contract compliance, and performance management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commercial mindset with a commitment to public service values.
What we offer you:
- A hybrid working model
- Access to professional development and leadership programmes
- A digital-first culture with tailored digital skills training
- Opportunities to shape the future of legal services in local government
For further information about the role or if you want to have an informal conversation, please contact Gareth James, Deputy City, Solicitor: g.james@salford.gov.uk
We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.
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